Congratulations to all our participants!
OfficialEvent Times provided here:
https://timerguys.com/2023-freedom-fest/
courtesy of the Timer Guys!

20th ANNUAL EVENT
EMPORIA FREEDOM FEST
On-Site Events: Saturday, 11/4/2023
Virtual Events: 9/11/2023-11/11/2023
(Patriots Day To Veterans Day)
20th Anniversary Partners

20th Anniversary Partners








20th Anniversary Partners


2023
THE FOLLOWING ARE TIMES FOR ON-SITE MAIN DAY
EVENTS ONLY.
VMA
Norwegian
Foot March
Freedom Run
5K
Freedom Run
10K
Freedom Ride
20 Mile
Freedom Ride
53 Mile
Spur Challenge
Freedom Fest 2020 is in the books and boy did it look different this year! This year we focused on the recognition of our Veterans and their families. In fact we are still in the middle of our last event - our Service Member Care Holiday Care Package Drive. Learn more about the care package drive by visiting: Care Packages for Our Troops - Emporia Main Street
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All categories will be for participation only. Typically, events are timed and awards are given accordingly. This year, everyone who registers will be entered into a drawing to win prizes – including gift certificates sponsored by Lyon County State Bank and hand-crafted trophies created by the Welding Department at Flint Hills Technical College.
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LCSB 5K: virtual/on-site
Gravel City Adventure Rides: on-site
EANGKS 10-mile Ruck: virtual
Dynamic Discs Freedom Fest Open: on-site
Spur Challenge: Postponed to 2021
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Major Changes for Onsite Events:
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Please register online or contact the Emporia Main Street office at (620) 340-6430
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Participants (group) start times will be sent through email.
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Participants' packet pickups will be at Emporia Main Street on November 5th and 6th between noon-5 pm.
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The 5K/1mi event will begin at 8 am. Groups of 25 will start at 8 and are staggered every 15 minutes.
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The 16mi and 40mi rides will begin at 9 am. Groups of 25 will start at 9 and are staggered every 15 minutes.
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Arrive shortly before your start time.
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Participants must wear a mask until they are out on the course.
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Social Distancing will be mandatory.
Virtual Events:
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Participants can register and compete between now and November 11th
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Shipping is available for out of town participants.
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Please make sure to send in your times and participation photos to mainstreet2@emporia-kansas.gov
Over the next few months, you'll see pictures and stories of Veterans you want to recognize as well as local/regional Veterans and their families who have served our Nation.
Thanks for adapting with us as we Run, Ride, Release, to Recognize our Veterans and the Founding City of Veterans Day - Emporia, Kansas.